Seeking Some Harder To Find Herbs
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Comments (13)I realized after some thinking that Erodinia made an assumption that alcohol extracts was the best and only way to pursue the use of herbs. However, from her responses to many of the postings, I also realized that she doesn't have enough knowledge or experience to have made the decision to use only extracts. Truth is, a working knowledge of various methods of extractions is necessary to make a judgement of which application is best under different circumstances. For example, alcohol extracts are fine if you're wanting a fast immediate, short term relief of a symptom. But when you want to go deeper into a constitutional treatment (long lasting healing), it's better to avoid alcohol extracts since you'd need to take about 1-2 ounces of extracts per day to accomplish what would otherwise be done using a decoction. That's like taking 1-2 shots of vodka per day which is not bad in itself, but many wouldn't want that much alcohol everyday. Many of the Chinese recipes call for boiling or infusing the herbs in water. They've been using this method for over 2,000 years. There's lots to be said for this. You can take a greater quantity of herbs and maintain their food-grade qualities. Whereas alcohol tinctures kinda' puts herbs into a medicine-type form for relief of symptoms only, but not having the in-depth approach needed for a more lasting healing. Here's some specifics: When there's a chronic health problem for which people want an herbal remedy, an average of 15 herbs are custom blended. And there's an average of 9 grams per day per herb which equals about 1/4 pound of herbs per day. Now, convert that into an alcohol extract. 9 grams is about 1 teaspoon of alcohol extract (It's not calculated straight across as weight per menstrum as one might think). So, that's about 15 teaspoons per day of alchol extract to get the same quantity and quality of herbs decocted in water. That's about 5 tablespoons per day which is about 2 1/2 ounces of alcohol extract every day. See why the use of alcohol extracts becomes relevant and not absolute? I use both forms of the herbs depending on which approach I want to take. Hope this makes sense. If there are any questions, please raise your hand. HerbDoctor...See MoreNeed help finding an asian vegetable, or rather a herb
Comments (4)I think it must be Houttuynia cordata (Giap ca in Vietnamese) in particular the green variety (although the Chameleon Plant also has the "fishy" smell). Quite easy to strike from cuttings from the Asian food stores but often sold as a ground cover in nurseries. Much harder to eradicate from the garden once you get it growing... Here is a link that might be useful: Houttuynia cordata...See MoreNew to vegetable gardening, seeking advice
Comments (5)I love to take a large pot and plant with three herbs. Lemona verbena is usually one of my choices and looks great with variegated lemon thyme. Another pot is dedictated to a prostrate rosemary and one or two other herbs but sometimes a little johnny jump up for color. I had terrible luck with cucumbers in pots last year. I think all the rain washed nutrients out of the soil. On a garden tour I saw someone else's potted cucumber looking as sickly as mine but one growing nearby in a raised bed was healthy. At our old house I planted a cherry tomato on the east side of the house next to the porch stairs. It was a great location for casual snacking. Don't overlook strategic placement of pots to enjoy quick nibbles. We grew sugar snap peas last year. I used to plant carrots along the base of the peas so when the peas were done the carrots took over. At the other house I grew tomatoes in large pots on the south side of the house in the sunniest location. Beans should do fine with less light. I had some last year grow in the shade of winter squash vines because I planted too closely. Keep your eyes open for local growers or garden centers that sell tomatoes in individual pots. I lucked out last year buying heirloom tomatoes and peppers from a gardener who grows extra to sell. I had to place an order for pickup on a specific day. You might find people at farmers markets and flea markets selling their extra plants or see a sign posted in front of someone's house. Ask other gardeners in your area if they have recommendations. I think more and more nurseries are making individual plants available for people who want to grow a variety of tomatoes and 6 of a kind are just too many. Have fun!...See MoreDo I take the high road? It's getting harder...
Comments (13)Imani, I really feel like you need to back away and REALLY thoroughly assess what your personal goals are. From reading your posts I get the distinct feeling that you haven't taken that cold, ultra realistic look at your fiance and his children that you definitely need to. At 24 years of age, there is NO WAY that I think any woman is prepared to be a stepmother--let alone to three children. I know that I certainly wasn't--even at 30 when I became a stepmother I wasn't prepared. It is BY FAR the most difficult thing I have ever done, and I have two wonderful children who like me too--genuinely good kids. This feeling is totally illustrated in your above post. I do think that asking three young children to be quiet in the morning is asking a lot. They're very young. Yes, they need boundries, but they also need to expend that energy that they have in the mornings. You just can't stick a heel on their heads. You refuse to get up at 6 a.m. You fiance does. It's his JOB to get up with them. Being tired is all a part of it. Gonna happen. Too bad. (BTW, if someone told me that they refuse to do something, I'd toss 'em on their ear.) Those kids are interrupting your sleep? Too bad. You seem to want to be a stepmother when it's convenient--as long as the kids behave and don't interrupt your sleep. Honestly, it makes me laugh. ...and what's with this whole not eating until 9 or 10? My kids would be whining and miserable if they had to wait 3 or 4 hours after they got up to eat. Based upon this post, I don't see you as anywhere near ready to take on the RESPONSIBILITY of stepparenting. You're already complaining about stuff, and you haven't even started.......See Moretripleione
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